Ancient Greek City of Miletus
Miletus, an ancient Greek city on Anatolia’s western coast near the Maeander River, was a flourishing hub of culture, trade, and philosophy in Ionia. Renowned for its wealth and influence...
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Ancient City of Troy
Troy, or Troíā in ancient Greek, Trōia in Latin, and known to the Hittites as Wilusa, is one of the most iconic cities in history. Immortalized as the setting of...
What happened at the Battle of Kadesh in the 13th Century BC?
The Battle of Kadesh took place in the 13th century BC and is one of the most well-known military encounters of the ancient world. It occurred around 1274 BC and...
Life and Reign of Ḫattušili III, the famed ruler of the Hittite Empire
Upon the death of his older brother King Muwattalli II, the famed king who went toe-to-toe with the Great Ramesses II of Egypt (Ramses II), Hattusili III supported the reign...
Treaty of Kadesh: The World’s First Peace Treaty
The Treaty of Kadesh, also known as the Peace Treaty of Ramses II and Hattusili III, was a significant treaty signed in the 13th century BC between the Egyptian pharaoh...
